Unexpectedly Expected - Chapter 5 - Take My Place
School is back in session and the teachers are getting the lay of the land! Sorry for Jughead's info dump. But, we find out why the baseball prodigy didn't continue in college! Also, if it wasn't clear, everyone hates Chad. Ronnie, girl, why are you still with him?! I hope I don't leave you hanging on the ending of this chapter for too long. hehehe...
The laughter was a welcome sound in the teacher’s lounge. Veronica’s giggle being music to Jughead’s ears. The group, however, caught him walking in before he could make a quick exit after seeing the unexpected guest. “Chad,” he said curtly. “Didn’t realize you were in town.” Chad put on a smarmy, oily smile. He’d talked up so many of the residents of this little town at the wedding. He wanted everyone to know exactly who he was and feel their adoration. “Jarhead!” He exclaimed and held out his hand. “It’s Forsythe,” Jughead corrected, slipping his hands into his pockets. Veronica’s boyfriend shook off the rebuff. His smile dimmed but he didn’t put it away. “I thought your friends didn’t call you that?” Now, Jughead smiled. HIs blue eyes turned dark and stormy. He’d been well-trained by his ex-girlfriend in the art of high society niceties. “They don’t.” Betty shared a look between Kevin and Archie that screamed Awkward! “Well, we’ve survived the first week of school, so how about we celebrate? Take some blankets with some drinks and snacks and hang out at The Flats?” The Flats was an area of the riverbank that offered some seclusion but a wide enough space for camping and picnics away from the highway. Their swimming hole was also in this area. When the public pool became too crowded or high schoolers just wanted to escape a watchful eye they made their way to the grassy knoll in between Fox Forest and Sweetwater River. “Oh, Chad!” Betty’s voice made it sound like she’d forgotten he was there. “If you’re still in town you’re welcome to come.”
